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Read more about the article Bulb Trim Guide

Bulb Trim Guide

  • Post author:Steve Melito
  • Post published:20 January 2024
  • Post category:Bulb Trim Seals/News
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This bulb trim guide from Elasto Proxy explains how to select, use, and install rubber products that are sometimes known as trim seals.

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Read more about the article Solid, Sponge and Foam Rubber: What’s the Difference?

Solid, Sponge and Foam Rubber: What’s the Difference?

  • Post author:Steve Melito
  • Post published:14 January 2024
  • Post category:Engineered Rubber Products
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What’s the difference between solid, sponge, and foam rubber? Ultimately, it’s about whether the rubber has a cellular structure and, if so, how those cells are made and whether they permit or prevent the passage of fluids.

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Read more about the article Rubber and Plastic Truck Parts for OEMs and MROs

Rubber and Plastic Truck Parts for OEMs and MROs

  • Post author:Steve Melito
  • Post published:7 January 2024
  • Post category:Electric Vehicles/Heavy Equipment/Industry

From semis to service trucks, and from flatbeds to transport trucks, Elasto Proxy supplies the rubber and plastic parts OEMs and MROs need.

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Read more about the article Elasto Proxy’s Top 10 Blogs of 2023

Elasto Proxy’s Top 10 Blogs of 2023

  • Post author:Steve Melito
  • Post published:27 December 2023
  • Post category:News
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Elasto Proxy presents the top 10 blogs of 2023. Whether you're new to the blog or a long-time reader, check out our most-viewed content of the year.

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Read more about the article Comparing Rubber Compounds: Material Properties

Comparing Rubber Compounds: Material Properties

  • Post author:Steve Melito
  • Post published:11 December 2023
  • Post category:Engineered Rubber Products
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Compare material properties for EPDM, nitrile, neoprene, and silicone, and for natural rubber, SBR, and fluorosilicone.

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Read more about the article Thermal and Electrical Properties for Rubber Compounds

Thermal and Electrical Properties for Rubber Compounds

  • Post author:Steve Melito
  • Post published:3 December 2023
  • Post category:Engineered Rubber Products
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Service temperatures, heat aging, dielectric strength, and electrical insulation are thermal and electrical properties for rubber compounds.

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Read more about the article Five Things to Know About Elasto Proxy’s Capabilities

Five Things to Know About Elasto Proxy’s Capabilities

  • Post author:Steve Melito
  • Post published:1 December 2023
  • Post category:Added Value Services/Engineered Rubber Products/Engineering/Heavy Equipment

Need rubber products? How much do you know about Elasto Proxy’s capabilities? We're both a rubber distributor and a fabricator.

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Read more about the article Physical Properties for Rubber Compounds

Physical Properties for Rubber Compounds

  • Post author:Steve Melito
  • Post published:25 November 2023
  • Post category:Engineered Rubber Products
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Learn about the physical properties of rubber compounds: tensile strength, hardness, specific gravity, tear resistance, and more.

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Read more about the article Use the Right Tolerances with Your Seal Design

Use the Right Tolerances with Your Seal Design

  • Post author:Steve Melito
  • Post published:18 November 2023
  • Post category:Engineered Rubber Products
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Rubber parts have different tolerances than metal ones. This article explains how to find and use the right tolerances for your seal design.

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Read more about the article Include MTAP in Your Seal Design

Include MTAP in Your Seal Design

  • Post author:Steve Melito
  • Post published:10 November 2023
  • Post category:News
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Does your seal design include MTAP? When Elasto Proxy performs a design review, we consider media, temperature, application, and pressure.

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Notching removes just the right amount of material for features like raised fastener heads.
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What is Splicing ?

Splicing bonds or joins the ends of rubber profiles to create finished gaskets.
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What is Cut Lengths ?

Cut lengths meet RMA tolerances and are water jet cut from coils of rubber.
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What is Kitting ?

Puts everything your intallers need into a single box to save time on your assembly line.
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What is UV Printing ?

UV printing marks parts with letters and numbers and promotes traceability.